An auspicious day has been chosen, and the day of the coronation ceremony will soon be approaching.
The ascension of a new emperor to the throne was celebrated by the entire nation, but naturally there were countless red tape.
Faced with such a major event, even the prince, who had a lively personality, had to endure it and study patiently.
All officials also have their own set of etiquette for obedience.
Obviously, Fang Zheng knew that he was just a supporting role and was too lazy to learn these customs.
The person from the Ministry of Rites found an excuse and slipped away.
Anyway, he has had little dealings with the Ministry of Rites since the day he entered the court. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he just needs to stand by and pretend to be involved.
As long as he didn't open his mouth, no one would notice him.
There are still many things in Taoyuan County that require his personal participation. Although he is not good at scientific research, there is no doubt that the fragments of memory in his mind will greatly promote the progress of research.
When Emperor Jing received the news, he just calmly said not to worry about it.
This is the character of my son-in-law. There is no hope for him.
Besides, he has now abdicated peacefully, so the coronation ceremony does not need to be too serious. Everything should be festive and show the harmony between father and son.
Even he himself skipped many ceremonies. Originally, the ministers were supposed to persuade him to ascend the throne three times, but he declined twice and then gave up the throne.
The original intention was to highlight a mainstream virtue, but now it has been dispensed with.
Perhaps it was because Emperor Jing himself had not yet recovered from his injuries and did not want to perform these customary rituals. It was more likely due to the influence of the industrial age, and people's hearts had undergone subtle changes... Even the Ministry of Rites did not put up much resistance.
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The day of the coronation ceremony finally arrived.
Li Yuanzhao dressed in his best clothes and led his ministers and officials to worship heaven and earth, ancestral temples, and the country.
When the team arrived at the Fengtian Temple, drums sounded loudly all around.
When the drumbeats stopped, all officials straightened their appearance and court robes.
When the second drum sounded, all officials lined up outside the Meridian Gate and stood in order of rank.
The ceremony continued until three drum beats were sounded and then ended, and all officials entered one after another.
Li Yuanzhao continued to walk forward according to the ritual, and the sound of bells and chimes rang out around him, and music was heard everywhere...
Inside the Fengtian Hall, Emperor Jing was already seated waiting there.
Guo Tianyang beside him seemed a little more listless than usual.
Although I knew this day had come a long time ago, I still found it hard to accept it when it finally came.
Firstly, I have accompanied Your Majesty throughout your life and I feel sorry for you.
Secondly, it’s because of myself.
The head of the East Factory was extremely powerful and a figure that no one dared to mess with except Fang Zheng.
All the power in his hands comes from His Majesty, and today it will come to an end with His Majesty's abdication...
The only thing that made him happy was that he would have no worries in his later years.
Finally, Li Yuanzhao led all the officials into the palace.
Emperor Jing's eyes immediately turned to him, while at the same time he paid attention to the reactions of the officials.
Many old officials shed tears...
Emperor Jing couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
The official from the Ministry of Rites came forward to report, and after Emperor Jingdi responded according to the routine, he glanced at Guo Tianyang.
Guo Tianyang swallowed his saliva and said, "Your Highness, please accept my order!"
"Your son accepts your order." Li Yuanzhao knelt down.
Guo Tianyang read out the imperial edict that he had prepared earlier in a calm tone.
Li Yuanzhao took a deep breath and said with a firm look: "I accept your command and thank you!"
After the words fell, it was time for the throne to be handed over.
After Guo Tianyang sang, Li Yuanzhao stood up and walked slowly up to the Golden Palace step by step.
Emperor Jing's eyes flickered, and he also stood up...
At this historic moment, the hearts of His Highness and his ministers were in their throats.
Only Fang Zheng was filled with emotion. He looked up and saw Li Yuanzhao sitting on the dragon throne.
This moment was like a dream to him, and scenes from the past flashed through his mind.
He rose from obscurity, gained power, and moved the world in the tide of history...
Now, he has personally witnessed the end of a great emperor, and will also witness the new emperor opening up a magnificent history...
Li Yuanzhao sat on the dragon throne, looking around, feeling quite uncomfortable and a little nervous.
He wanted to say something, but Emperor Jing was sitting next to him, and he felt like he was going to be beaten.
A while ago, he and Lao Fang were severely beaten in the main hall.
After looking around, he finally fixed his eyes on Fang Zhengyi.
Seeing Fang Zhengyi made me feel less uncertain.
An official from the Ministry of Rites came forward to talk, and after some clichéd formalities, Guo Tianyang began to read out the list of names to be conferred titles.
When the new emperor ascends the throne, he will naturally enthrone a group of officials and then issue a general amnesty. This was something the Ministry of Rites had already planned.
Officials were nominated by the court, and it was no surprise that Fang Zhengyi nominated a group of powerful and trusted candidates.
After the enthronement ceremony was finished, all officials saluted and shouted "Long live the emperor" three times.
Li Yuanzhao's tension was also relieved a lot, and he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, please stand up."
After saying this, he glanced at Emperor Jing as if he was a guilty thief.
Emperor Jing glared back fiercely.
What a sly look! Now that you're the emperor, why are you so guilty?
The ministers were still looking at Li Yuanzhao with expectant eyes.
Li Yuanzhao coughed lightly: "Ahem, I... want to be alone for a while, you all go down."
“........”
Silence, deathly silence!
I never expected that the first words the new emperor said upon ascending the throne would be these?
A group of officials from the Ministry of Rites were even more disheartened and looked at Li Yuanzhao with no desire to live.
That's not right! That's not how the script was written!
Everyone looked at each other, and then tacitly looked at Emperor Jing beside him.
Emperor Jing nodded slightly.
The ministers breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew like the tide after paying their respects collectively.
Fang Zhengyi was also very upset.
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